Community Cat Program Coordinator

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is seeking a Community Cat Program Coordinator to lead its TNR and Working Cat initiatives, educate the public, and support colony caretakers. The role involves coordinating outreach, responding to community inquiries, and collaborating with Admissions on humane trap rentals.

The position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a commitment to animal welfare, with availability for varied shifts including some holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and shelter management software.
• Prior experience working or volunteering with animals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with community groups and attend community meetings to educate on positive solutions to managing community cats in Pittsburgh.
• Provide information and resources to assist in education the public on the Community Cat Program and TNR.
• Answer calls from the community about free-roaming cats, nuisance resolutions, and other cat-related issues, offering advice and information. Act as a source of expertise on all matters pertaining to free-roaming cats.
• Work with Admissions Department to manage the rental of humane traps.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shelter management software

Job description

Description

The Community Cat Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Humane Animal Rescue’s Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program, managing the Working Cat program, returning community cats to (RTF), raising the level of understanding in regard to community cats in the city, and providing assistance and education to the general public and colony caretakers. The Community Cat Program Coordinator is expected to work five eight hour days a week.

• Establish and maintain relationships with community groups and attend community meetings to educate on positive solutions to managing community cats in Pittsburgh.
• Provide information and resources to assist in education the public on the Community Cat Program and TNR.
• Answer calls from the community about free-roaming cats, nuisance resolutions, and other cat-related issues, offering advice and information. Act as a source of expertise on all matters pertaining to free-roaming cats.
• Work with Admissions Department to manage the rental of humane traps.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to work either the early or late shift, any day of the week, including some holidays.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and the public.
• Ability to recognize signs of illness, injury, or stress in shelter animals and elevate appropriately.
• Comfort and confidence handling animals with varying temperaments, including those that may be fearful or reactive.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn shelter management software.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working or volunteering with animals.